Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to make delicious pancakes from scratch all by yourself!
Materials and Prep
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Frying pan
- Spatula
- Stove
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Apron (optional but fun!)
Make sure to wash your hands before starting and have an adult help with using the stove.
Activities
- Mixing the Batter: Measure and mix the dry ingredients in a bowl. Add the wet ingredients and whisk until smooth.
- Cooking the Pancakes: Heat the frying pan, pour some batter, flip the pancake when bubbles form, and cook until golden brown.
- Decorating and Eating: Add your favorite toppings like syrup, fruits, or whipped cream. Enjoy your homemade pancakes!
Talking Points
- "Let's start by measuring the flour. Can you fill this cup with flour until it's full but not overflowing?"
- "Now, let's add the sugar. Remember, pancakes need a little sweetness to taste yummy!"
- "Baking powder helps the pancakes rise and become fluffy. It's like magic in the batter!"
- "When we mix the wet and dry ingredients together, we're creating a smooth pancake batter. Keep whisking until there are no lumps!"
- "The frying pan needs to be hot before we pour the batter. We want to hear a sizzle when it touches the pan!"
- "Watch for bubbles forming on the pancake's surface. That's how we know it's time to flip it over!"
- "Decorating pancakes is the fun part! What toppings do you want to add today? Be creative!"
- "Remember, it's important to let the pancakes cool a bit before eating. We don't want any burnt tongues!"